Winter in Alaska Inspiration: Blame it on 2 Awesome Books
These two life-changing books about money and discomfort are the source of my winter in Alaska inspiration to reverse snowbird in the Mat-Su Valley next season.
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Winter in Alaska. Because Comfort is Overrated.
The 2020 pandemic and last year’s fuel cost explosion should have taught me not to make travel plans too far in advance. But if we want to spend winter in Alaska next season, planning needs to start now. And so it is. In August we are leaving for the North Country. But it’s not going to be anything like our summer 2018 RV journey to …
We Found It! Our Ultimate Alaska RV
Forget RVs on the Alcan, the next time we go north we’ll go in our ultimate Alaska RV, the Patriot Campers RAM Super Tourer.
What Does It Cost to RV to Alaska?
Every RVer wants to know “what does it cost to RV to Alaska?” so now that our final numbers are in, I’m going to tell you what it cost us for fuel, rent and food in the North Country.
I’m calling it done.
The last update about our long strange road trip, complete with final map and favorite photos from our journey.
Rolling into the Metaline Falls Border Crossing and into Montana
Rolling into the Metaline Falls border crossing, we discovered that getting back into the U.S. wasn’t that easy. Good thing we soaked our cares away later in Hot Springs, Montana.
Challenges of Grocery Shopping on the Alaska Highway
Grocery shopping on the Alaska Highway wasn’t easy and while RVing in the North Country, about the only thing from the States I missed was my usual grocery store items that stock our pantry.
Drink Up – Way Up, North
Jim reviews the best cocktails, craft distilleries, and microbreweries across Canada and Southern Alaska.
The Most Mouthwatering Alaska and Canadian Food on the Alcan
A mouth-watering tour of our favorite restaurants and Alaska and Canadian Food on the Alcan highway from British Columbia to the Yukon to Alaska and back.
Mouth-watering Canadian Food Porn on Bumpy Northern Roads
What a joy to discover Canadian food porn in abundance as we traveled the bumpy road to and from Alaska.
Highlights of RVing to Alaska
More photos and videos from the high points of our summer spent RVing to Alaska, featuring highlights and favorite stops along the way.
Glaciers and Gloom
Scenes from Salmon Glacier in BC and the Columbia Icefields Visitor Center in Jasper National Park, complete with photos, video, and global warming commentary.
Must-Have Gear for Alaska RVing: Thermacell Mosquito Repeller
We don’t buy gadgets without good reason. Here’s why the Thermacell Mosquito Repeller needs to be on your must have Alaska RVing gear packing list.
Jade City, a Lapidary Geek’s Dream
Do you like rockhounding? Learn why Jade City is a lapidary geek’s dream on the Stewart-Cassiar Highway going to and from Alaska, with bonus tips about drilling jade to make pendants and jewelry.
Our Long, Strange Trip to The Last Frontier
Challenges, never problems! When RVing to Alaska be ready to encounter mechanical issues with truck and trailer repairs, satellite internet malfunction, and roadside emergencies.